Tag: Education - Page 2
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Campus Garden Grows 1000lbs of Food, Plans New Garden Each Year
The conversion of a campus lawn into a permaculture garden at UMass Amherst has one praise from high places. But this is just the beginning.
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Stephen Ritz: Sustainable Agriculture + Great Education
This man is a real dynamo, full of energy and enthusiasm. It's really contagious too!
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America's Top 10 Greenest Colleges
From campus gardens to intensive recycling, Sierra magazine's annual list gives a tip of the hat to the nation's most sustainable schools.
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9 Eco-Savvy School Supplies for Teens and Tots
Virgin paper and pencils and plastic, oh no! The new school year can be tough on the environment: Show some good green school spirit with these eco-friendly workarounds for the K-12 set.
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Endangered Crowned Cranes About to Hatch 3 Eggs on Webcam
The East African Crowned crane species is on the decline, but one dedicated bird sanctuary is about to add three new members to the species!
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Outdoor Games Created by Kids to Get Them Playing Outdoors
Outdoor play is important to the health and development of children. Use these free games to pull your kids away from the TV and outdoors.
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At GADgET Camp, Girl Power is Fueled by Science, Math & Power Tools
This one-of-a-kind gadget camp program encourages girls to enter the engineering field.
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Cute Animated Video Explains Unique Biology and Value of Coral Reefs
A smart video featuring the art of Jim Toomey and the narration of Celine Cousteau is an excellent teaching tool for ocean conservation.
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Students Build a School from Waste Products in the Dominican Republic
Students from Humboldt State University went to the Dominican Republic to help locals build a school from newspaper, sawdust, dirt and plastic bottles.
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Put the Sol Food Mobile Farm on the Road Through Kickstarter
A new mobile greenhouse wants to travel the country to teach people about urban farming.
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Are Terrifying Playgrounds With Steep Slides and Sky-High Monkey Bars Better for Kids?
Stop coddling the kids: A Norwegian study suggests that dangerous playgrounds are actually healthier for children.
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Cheap Microscope Uses a Cell Phone to Take and Share Microscopic Images
A 3D printed setup uses a cell phone to take photos and share them inexpensively.
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Redefining Security for the 21st Century
The 21st century needs a redefinition of security, to something broader than military terms, a relic of the Cold War.
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60 Students Suspended for Biking to School (?!?)
On the second to last day of school, 60 seniors from Kenowa Hills High School in Walker, Michigan, rode their bikes to school. It wasn't an improvised things either, as they had police escort and did it safely, and even the mayor joined them...
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Maker Faire 2012: EcoJaunt's How-To Videos For Green Living
A home base for eco-living education, a start-up called EcoJaunt has traveled all over to collect the best tips and tricks from DIY experts.
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David Foster Wallace's Advice for Graduating Environmentalists Still Resonates
The brilliant writer who met a tragic end gave an inspiring speech 7 years ago; it's worth revisiting this graduation season.
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Green Gift Guide For Graduates
Toast your grad's entry into the big wide world with durable, chic, and useful goods like a practical tote bag, an electric scooter, and a life-changing journey to save lions.
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5 Creative Ways to Connect Our Kids (And Yourself) to Nature
The author of The Nature Principle and Last Child in the Woods offers ways you can incorporate healthy outdoor time into a child's daily routine.
